2026 Team Preview: The Trinity Hillers
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Cody Brady | July 23, 2026
The Trinity Hillers
Head Coach: Dan Knause
PIAA District 7
8 MAN
Class 5A
Allegheny 6
2025 Season Record: 6-5
Key Starters Lost
Jonah Williamson-QB; David Gill-ILB; Anthony Giorgi-DE; Ben Priest-Safety
Returning Starters
Owen Gardner RB/LB 5’10” 208 (2027) Daniel Glass DB/RB 5’10” 191 (2027) Chase Kostelnik DB/WR 6’1″ 197 (2027) Braden Berdar WR 5’11” 180 (2027) Ayvari Chandler WR 6’1″ 197 (2027) Tyler Welsh DB 5’8″ 170 (2027) Owen Samogala DB/WR/QB 5’11” 175 (2028) Teagan Barr ILB/H 6’0″ 205 (2028) Matt Richards OL/DL 5’11” 240 (2028) Julian Brindle OL 6’0″ 270 (2027) Ian Holub OL 5’10” 222 (2027) Edrick Williams OL 5’10” 265 (2028)
Key Newcomers
Mason Mazurkiewicz OL 5’11” 225 (2028) Jamir Johnson WR/DB 6’0” 180 (2028) Alex Zipko OL 6’2″ 245 (2028) William Ryan OL/DL 6’0” 245 (2029) Jake Schreyer QB 5’11” 170 (2028) Brady Layhue QB 5’11” 160 (2030)
Season Outlook
The Hillers will look to compete each week through a demanding schedule. The Hillers play multiple playoff teams including 2 6A programs in non-conference play. They will need to execute at a high level in the Allegheny 6 conference. The Hillers will have to replace the rushing and passing production of Jonah Williamson on offense. They lose both DPOY and OPOY of the year from the 2025 Big 6 conference championship team. The Hillers return a host of players in the offensive skill group and defensive secondary. The Hillers are looking to be led on offense and defense by the following seniors: Owen Gardner (rushed for 1200 yards/13 TDs), Daniel Glass, Chase Kostelnik, Braden Berdar, Ayvari Chandler, Tyler Welsh, and Ian Holub. The Hillers want to build off their 3 consecutive playoff appearance and first conference title in 39 years. They embrace the challenge of moving up in classifications and competing in the very strong Allegheny 6 conference.
2026 Schedule
08-22
|
vs. Chartiers Valley (0-0) |
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08-28
|
@ Ringgold (0-0) |
– |
09-04
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@ Canon-McMillan (0-0) |
– |
09-11
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@ Hempfield Area (0-0) |
– |
09-18
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vs. South Fayette (0-0) |
– |
09-25
|
@ Mars (0-0) |
– |
10-02
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vs. Thomas Jefferson (0-0) |
– |
10-09
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@ Peters Township (0-0) |
– |
10-16
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vs. Upper Saint Clair (0-0) |
– |
10-23
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vs. West Allegheny (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
@ Bethel Park (0-0) |
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